Technical Specialist Jobs in California
Technical Specialist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, enterprise technology, semiconductors, and biomedical devices, with openings from entry-level field roles through senior engineering positions. Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Diego lead hiring volume, anchored by employers like Northrop Grumman, Apple, and Qualcomm. The most in-demand specialties right now are systems integration, quality assurance, and field service support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Requisition ID: 172816
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: West Sacramento; Oakland
Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.
Position Summary
Provide GIS and database support for the implementation of risk management duties. Responds to queries and resolves technical issues. Leads and/or supports the preparation of annual regulatory reports.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $ 122,000
Bay Area Maximum: $ 194,000
California Minimum: $ 116,000
California Maximum: $184,000
Job Responsibilities
- Utilize advanced knowledge and broad expertise to solve complex problems regarding GIS-related software, hardware, work processes, user support and data integration
- Develop and perform advanced gathering, integration, and quality control procedures for geospatial data with significant impact and risk to LOB or function
- Manage delivery of GIS-related data development projects, gather input and agreement on new requirements, develop contracts with vendors, lead implementation, communication, training, and documentation efforts
- Serve as lead SME for advanced enterprise GIS initiatives, develop and review software functionality requirements
- Work with IT DBAs, Migration, and Infrastructure Teams to develop, maintain system architecture and stability and resolve issues affecting business users
- Work with IT support teams to resolve day-to-day production issues and quickly respond to issues to minimize the business interruptions
- May manage cross-functional projects with other work groups and vendors, troubleshoot issues, produce technical communication
- Develop metrics and process improvement programs for GIS-related work processes
- Work with Directors and Managers across functions to influence decisions
- Work independently, with guidance on only the most complex projects
- Demonstrate by personal action a 100% commitment to employee and public safety
- Coach and mentor to GIS Technical Specialists, may provide direction to less experienced employees
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with GIS-Geographic Information Systems, 7 years
- Experience with GIS-Geographic Information System, ArcGIS, 5 years
- Utility industry experience
- CA Class C License, or equivalent
- Ability to travel using personal vehicle
Desired:
- Masters Degree in Engineering or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
- Experience with GIS-Geographic Information System, ArcSDE
- Experience in contract administration
- Experience with Software Development
- Experience in data analysis
- Experience in data modeling
- Experience in project management
- GISP-Geographic Information Systems Professional certification
- Product and program management services surrounding system operations, changes, automations, and integrations
- GIS and IT project management support including scheduling, impact assessments, education planning, and communication
- Gather product requirements and inputs to utilize LEAN approach for project management tools (Jira) to collaborate with IT Team
- Conduct stakeholder review meetings for technical writing and procedure revisions including sections, layout, languages, and visuals.
Requisition ID: 172816
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: West Sacramento; Oakland
Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.
Position Summary
Provide GIS and database support for the implementation of risk management duties. Responds to queries and resolves technical issues. Leads and/or supports the preparation of annual regulatory reports.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $ 122,000
Bay Area Maximum: $ 194,000
California Minimum: $ 116,000
California Maximum: $184,000
Job Responsibilities
- Utilize advanced knowledge and broad expertise to solve complex problems regarding GIS-related software, hardware, work processes, user support and data integration
- Develop and perform advanced gathering, integration, and quality control procedures for geospatial data with significant impact and risk to LOB or function
- Manage delivery of GIS-related data development projects, gather input and agreement on new requirements, develop contracts with vendors, lead implementation, communication, training, and documentation efforts
- Serve as lead SME for advanced enterprise GIS initiatives, develop and review software functionality requirements
- Work with IT DBAs, Migration, and Infrastructure Teams to develop, maintain system architecture and stability and resolve issues affecting business users
- Work with IT support teams to resolve day-to-day production issues and quickly respond to issues to minimize the business interruptions
- May manage cross-functional projects with other work groups and vendors, troubleshoot issues, produce technical communication
- Develop metrics and process improvement programs for GIS-related work processes
- Work with Directors and Managers across functions to influence decisions
- Work independently, with guidance on only the most complex projects
- Demonstrate by personal action a 100% commitment to employee and public safety
- Coach and mentor to GIS Technical Specialists, may provide direction to less experienced employees
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with GIS-Geographic Information Systems, 7 years
- Experience with GIS-Geographic Information System, ArcGIS, 5 years
- Utility industry experience
- CA Class C License, or equivalent
- Ability to travel using personal vehicle
Desired:
- Masters Degree in Engineering or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
- Experience with GIS-Geographic Information System, ArcSDE
- Experience in contract administration
- Experience with Software Development
- Experience in data analysis
- Experience in data modeling
- Experience in project management
- GISP-Geographic Information Systems Professional certification
- Product and program management services surrounding system operations, changes, automations, and integrations
- GIS and IT project management support including scheduling, impact assessments, education planning, and communication
- Gather product requirements and inputs to utilize LEAN approach for project management tools (Jira) to collaborate with IT Team
- Conduct stakeholder review meetings for technical writing and procedure revisions including sections, layout, languages, and visuals.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Technical Specialist Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- BD5
- Schneider Electric5
- BKF Engineers4
- Meta4
- Apple3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software41
- Electronics & Hardware11
- Manufacturing11
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Education9
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical specialist jobs across California.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology, electronics, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools, test equipment, or technical support systems
- Relevant industry certification such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or an OEM vendor credential
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret schematics, technical manuals, and engineering drawings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting issues and supporting end users
- Experience working in regulated California industries such as aerospace, medical devices, or semiconductors
Technical Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical specialist in California?
Most technical specialist roles in California require at minimum an associate degree in electronics technology, engineering technology, or a closely related field, though a bachelor's degree is increasingly preferred for senior positions. California does not impose a single statewide license for technical specialists, but roles in specific sectors carry additional requirements: medical device technicians may need compliance with California Department of Public Health standards, while aerospace roles often require security clearances and OEM-specific certifications.
Which companies hire technical specialists in California?
Employers hiring technical specialists in California right now include BD, Schneider Electric, and BKF Engineers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of aerospace contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and enterprise technology firms means hiring is unusually consistent year-round rather than seasonal.
Which California cities have the most technical specialist jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Irvine have the most technical specialist openings in California. The distribution follows California's major industry clusters: the greater Los Angeles area draws aerospace and defense demand, San Jose and the South Bay are driven by semiconductor and enterprise technology firms, and San Diego's concentration of defense contractors and life sciences companies sustains strong hiring even outside the largest metros.
Are there remote technical specialist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Technical specialist work is largely hands-on, involving on-site diagnostics, hardware installation, and in-person client support, which limits remote options. About 32% of technical specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, concentrated in roles focused on software configuration, technical documentation, or remote systems monitoring rather than field service.
How can I get hired as a technical specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a technician or field service associate role, which large California employers use as a pipeline for career technical specialists. Companies like Northrop Grumman and Qualcomm run structured associate and new-graduate programs, and California's community college system produces candidates who move directly into junior technician roles at regional aerospace and medical device firms. Earning a CompTIA A+ or a vendor-specific certification before applying gives candidates a measurable edge in screening.
Where can I find and apply to technical specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to technical specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employer.
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